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Seven Chinese nationals sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking

The Johannesburg High Court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for human trafficking and other related crimes. The group was found guilty on over 100 charges, including aiding human trafficking, child labor, and contravening immigration laws. The convictions stem from a raid conducted in November 2024, at a factory in Johannesburg where dozens of workers - including 37 underage undocumented migrants - were rescued. Acting Judge, David Mhango, handed down the long-awaited sentence on Wednesday, […]

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Walaza withdrawn from World Champs due to injury

South African sprint star, Bayanda Walaza, has been withdrawn from the World Championships in Tokyo, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Wednesday. Walaza who was set to compete in the 100m heats on the opening day of the showpiece on Saturday, injured his hamstring in the final Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland last month. "Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, ASA has determined that Walaza’s hamstring injury... will prevent him from participating in the Championships," the federation said. Athletics SA […]

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Lesufi calls urgent meeting with Joburg Water over ongoing crisis

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the provincial government will convene an urgent meeting with Joburg Water to address the ongoing water crisis affecting parts of the province. Lesufi has acknowledged that the situation remains a major headache for the government, adding that urgent interventions are being considered to stabilise supply across affected communities. This comes as the situation in Coronationville and Westbury remains tense, with residents taking to the streets to protest over prolonged water outages. Many claim they have […]

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Leaders call for respect of tradition ahead of initiation season

City of Tshwane Council Speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana, says women should not be involved in the customary initiation processes for boys, arguing that such involvement goes against long-standing cultural traditions. Speaking at the Customary Initiation Imbizo held at the Tshwane Council Chambers today, Ndzwanana addressed various stakeholders — including traditional leaders, medical practitioners, civic organisations, and government representatives — who gathered to discuss the way forward ahead of the summer initiation season, which begins in December. Nzwanana acknowledged the evolution of […]

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NHI Act faces Constitutional challenge

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act is under intense legal scrutiny as Solidarity, the Board of Healthcare Funders, and several other groups challenge its constitutionality at the Constitutional Court. The applicants argue that the NHI Act serves the interests of government rather than those of SouthA= African citizens, raising concerns over its impact on the quality and accessibility of healthcare. The state is appealing a ruling by the Gauteng High Court, which previously struck down key sections of the Act […]

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Ouaddou to lead Buccaneers despite injury

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeselam Ouaddou, is set to lead his team in Saturday's MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC, just two weeks after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Moroccan coach was seen wearing a sling and cast on his right arm during a training session at the Rand Stadium on Tuesday. The accident occurred on August 31, a day after Pirates' 3-0 league victory over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Ouaddou and five other technical panel […]

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Activists call for stronger partnership in HIV/AIDS fight

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), has criticised the government and the Health Minister for downplaying the challenges in South Africa's fight against HIV/AIDS and for failing to partner with communities. The organistion expressed frustration over what it called government inaction, despite repeated assurances of commitment. TAC chairperson, Sibongile Tshabalala, says civil society is doing most of the work, and without real partnership from the government, the country may not reach its health goals. The organisation's comments come […]

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MKP targets Ramaphosa, Steenhuisen over Oval Office remarks

MK Party's Deputy President, Dr John Hlophe, has launched a scathing attack against President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he does not deserve to lead the country and should be removed from office. Hlophe accused the President of working against South Africans. The MK Party lodged a formal complaint with the Parliamentary Ethics Committee against both President Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, over remarks they made during their recent visit to the White House in the United States. During a meeting […]

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Education experts highlight need for collaborative effort to improve literacy rates

Education expert, Mary Metcalfe, has stressed the importance of consistent exposure to reading and print materials beyond the classroom to develop children's literacy skills. Metcalfe’s remarks on the importance of reading among children come as the world marks International Literacy Day today. "Even in the foundation phase, where learning to engage with print is probably a good a third to a half of the curriculum, children need constant exposure to the concept of how books can be used for storytelling, […]

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